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Casseroles A casserole, from the French for "sauce pan", is a large, deep dish used both in the _oven__ and as a serving vessel. The word _casserole___ is also used for the food cooked and served in such a vessel, with the cookware itself called a casserole dish or casserole pan. In British English, this type of dish is frequently also called a _bake__, coinciding with the cooking technique used to cook casseroles. Where did casseroles come from? Became popular in the _1950_’s when women were joining the workforce and needed quick, nutritious, one dish meals. _Green bean__ casserole was invented in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Company test kitchen under the leadership of Dorcas Reilly.

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Advantages to serving Casseroles: Easy Time saving A complete meal in a dish Economical Large variety can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator/freezer Require little supervision during baking served in same dish baked in Leftovers are easy to use

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What can be done to minimize cleanup time? Soak the dish Grease the pan OR…Use a casserole dish liner or aluminum foil. Don’t over bake! Use disposable dish

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How foods nutritionally contribute to casseroles: __Protein_ - main ingredient - meat, fish, egg, dried beans, cheese Carbohydrates/starch - add substance/body; used as an extender; add _energy__ through carbohydrates o Undercook rice and pastas so they can continue to cook during the baking process. _Vegetables__ - add contrast in color, texture and add nutrition The _binder__ is the sauce, which holds ingredients together Casserole _toppings__ are used for color, variety in texture; protects protein ingredients and identify common toppings

Seasoning  The __taste__ and texture of a casserole is only as good as its seasonings.  Proper __seasoning__ is necessary to achieve desirable results. Herb  A leaf __plant__ usually grown in a temperate climate and used to season food Spice  A dried _root__, stem or seed of a plant grown mainly in the tropics and used to season food Blend  A _combination__ of herbs and spices Bouquet Garni  A Small group of _herbs__ tied together or in a cheese cloth bag and added to a food during cooking for flavor Sachet bags 

A _sachet__ is a small cloth bag filled with herbs or aromatic ingredients....